I am developing a research model because I have identified a dearth of frameworks and models in a specific area. The examiners have requested that I include in the problem statement the absence of guidelines in that specific area. Are there differences between the terms 'guideline,' 'model,' and 'framework' in the context of research, particularly when referring to methodologies and approaches?
From the viewpoint of scientific methodology Israa Najeeb Zaidan we can state a hierarchy of your mentioned concepts, with respect to the scope of the research context.
Practically speaking, in science we do create models of reality, which should match or reach reality as close as possible. The framework leads to the model, while the guidelines serve as instructions to understand the framework.
This hierarchy of research communication can be read top-down or bottom-up as a circuit with feedbacks to improve the model.
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The sciences do not try to explain, they hardly even try to interpret, they mainly make models. By a model is meant a mathematical construct which, with the addition of certain verbal interpretations, describes observed phenomena. The justification of such a mathematical construct is solely and precisely that it is expected to work - that is correctly to describe phenomena from a reasonably wide area. Furthermore, it must satisfy certain esthetic criteria - that is, in relation to how much it describes, it must be rather simple.
John von Neumann
"In the context of research methodology, there are significant differences between the terms 'guideline,' 'model,' and 'framework.' These terms are used to describe distinct aspects of how research is conducted and serve specific functions:
In summary, guidelines offer general advice, models provide a theoretical structure, and frameworks offer comprehensive and structured approaches to conducting research. Researchers may use a combination of these terms and concepts to develop and conduct their studies, depending on the specific requirements of their research projects and disciplines."
From my point of view the three terms different.in relation to guidelines specifically in health care field it means that you must research about yor topic and gather the related literature then perform meta analysis after that you can draw or design the guidelines with evidence based level for example guidelines for physician about antihypertensive drugs prescription and uses and so on
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